Sultans of swing amp settings — Boss GT-1
The Dire straits guitar tone for “Sultans of swing”, dialed in for a Boss GT-1 with a Fender Stratocaster Hybrid II. Studio version, Dire Straits (1978) — main rhythm and lead fills
1961 Fender Stratocaster (bridge+middle pickup) into Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer compressor into 1961 Fender Vibrolux / Twin Reverb with studio plate reverb
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 4 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Presence | 6 |
| Reverb | 4 |
| Master | 6 |
01FX-1 / Compressor (Orange Squeezer / CS model)
Engage onboard compressor block to emulate the Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer
02Reverb (Plate Reverb model)
Studio plate reverb space
The CLEAN TWIN amp model on the Boss GT-1 recreates the high-headroom, glassy American clean of Knopfler's vintage Fender amps. A slight mid scoop paired with an active compressor block delivers the signature fast, percussive snap without adding preamp clipping. Bright switch is engaged to preserve the bell-like sparkle characteristic of the out-of-phase pickup selection.
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